Reaction: Wilson ahead of Hammond is a mild surprise. Look for this contest to remain heated throughout August, as both have enjoyed a solid training camp.

Left tackle

Eric Fisher, J’Marcus Webb, Ryan McKee

Reaction: The Chiefs still have to identify the swing tackle in training camp, and it could come down between Webb and Ryan Harris.

Left guard

Jeff Allen, Jeff Linkenbach, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

Reaction: Duvernay-Tardif transitions from playing offensive tackle in college, and he’s been lining up at guard since the second day of rookie minicamp. Linkenbach offers versatility at guard or offensive tackle.

Center

Rodney Hudson, Eric Kush, Ben Gottschalk

Reaction: No surprises.

Right guard

Zach Fulton, Rishaw Johnson, Ricky Henry

Reaction: Fulton’s emergence began during the mandatory minicamp leading to training camp. Johnson still has time to make up ground, but this is Fulton’s job to lose. The first clear hint the Chiefs were leaning the rookie’s direction occurred the last four practices when Fulton lined up with the first-team unit during 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills.

Right tackle

Donald Stephenson, Ryan Harris, Otis Hudson

Reaction: The Chiefs need to identify the swing tackle and Harris, who also spent time at left tackle in training camp, is an ideal candidate.

Reaction: Thomas’ listing puts Gray, last season’s No. 3 running back, on notice. Meanwhile, McKnight, who has missed all training camp practices after undergoing a knee scope after minicamp, needs to return soon. He was also set to compete on special teams as a returner.

Fullback

Anthony Sherman, Jordan Campbell

Reaction: No surprises.

DEFENSE

Left defensive end

Allen Bailey, Jaye Howard, Jermelle Cudjo

Reaction: Bailey has been entrenched at the starting position since organized team activities (OTAs).

Nose tackle

Dontari Poe, Vance Walker, Kyle Love, Dominique Hamilton

Reaction: Poe’s backup carries significance given the amount of snaps he played last season. Walker is versatile inside or outside, so he has the head start.

Right defensive end

Mike DeVito, Mike Catapano, Kona Schwenke

Reaction: No surprises.

Left outside linebacker

Justin Houston, Josh Martin, Frank Zombo

Reaction: No surprises.

Left inside linebacker

Joe Mays, Josh Mauga, Nico Johnson

Reaction: The Chiefs signed Mauga days before training camp started, so seeing him listed at No. 2 signals Johnson, last season’s fourth-round pick, needs to close the gap.

Right inside linebacker

Derrick Johnson, James-Michael Johnson, Alonzo Highsmith

Reaction: No surprises.

Right outside linebacker

Tamba Hali, Dee Ford, Dezman Moses

Reaction: Ford played on the left side during Justin Houston’s boycott of OTAs and minicamp.

Reaction: Cooper started training camp at right cornerback, a position he manned the last week of OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He returned to the right side Thursday when the Chiefs moved Ron Parker to the right side. Owens has the first shot at the nickel position.